Definition/Statistics
This measurement, based on height and weight, is commonly used to classify obesity.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This chronic condition, characterized by high blood sugar, is more common among individuals with obesity.
Type 2 Diabetes
True or False: Genetics can play a role in a person’s risk for obesity.
True
True or False: Occupational therapists can play a role in obesity management.
True
What is the term for a BMI between 25 and 29.9, indicating weight that is above the normal range but not yet obese?
overweight
Obesity increases the risk of which cardiovascular condition often called “high blood pressure”?
Hypertension
The increasing prevalence of these kinds of restaurants contributes to rising obesity rates, as they sell foods and drinks high in calories, added sugars, and preservatives.
Fast food restaurants
True or False: Obesity can lead to issues in both occupational participation and performance.
True
Childhood obesity affects roughly this fraction of American children?
1 in 5 (20%)
Obesity significantly increases the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic forms of this cerebrovascular event.
Stroke
This type of lifestyle, also known as an inactive lifestyle, increases one's risk of obesity.
Sedentary
OTs can help clients create and maintain _____to support healthier lifestyles.
Habits/routines
About what percentage of U.S. adults were classified as obese in 2023, according to the CDC?
42%
Obesity can negatively affect sleep and breathing, leading to this nighttime condition.
Sleep apnea
A region where people have limited access to healthful and affordable food is known as a...
Food desert
Occupational therapists may help address _____ to help increase healthy eating and activity.
Barriers/ challenges
Name one of the three states that had an obesity prevalence of 40% or greater in 2023.
Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia
Name one type of cancer that has been linked to obesity.
Breast, colon, endometrial
Chronic stress can increase obesity risk due to the overproduction of which hormone linked to fat storage?
Cortisol
Addressing the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in educational settings in this “tier” can help with schoolwide prevention of obesity.
Tier 1